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Why it matters: collective bargaining negotiations and grievance discussions are commonly held in executive session when disclosure could harm the school district’s bargaining position. The committee cited state open-meeting law as the basis for the closed session.

Committee staff read the statutory basis for the executive session before the vote. Staff member Perni Assad said the session was convened under a state open-meeting provision “with respect to collective bargaining agreement including giving grievances to all paraprofessional employees of the school system, representative of the ... federation of paraprofessionals,” and recommended the committee enter executive session to protect bargaining positions. The committee then moved, seconded and held a roll-call vote.

Roll-call votes recorded in the transcript show affirmative votes from Mr. Agnew, Colin Dias and Miss Larabee; several other members were marked present during the roll call. The transcript does not record the name of the member who made the motion or who seconded it, nor does it include detail of what will be discussed inside the executive session. After the executive session vote, the committee moved to adjourn, and the roll call for adjournment recorded yes votes from Mr. Agnew, Colin Dias and Miss Larabee.

No substantive bargaining materials, terms or grievance specifics were disclosed in open session. The committee did not announce a date for reconvening in public for any action that might follow the executive session.

Ending: The committee moved into executive session under the stated statutory exception for collective bargaining and then adjourned; no public details about the bargaining positions or grievances were released at the Sept. 29 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9.29.2025 FRPS Grievance Subcommittee","oneSentenceSummary","On Sept. 29 the School Committee voted in a roll-call to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and grievances involving paraprofessional employees; the committee cited state open-meeting law and did not disclose details publicly.","taxTitle","Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts","taxId",4215,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972016,"Residents demand clarity after committee members and public criticize superintendent and cite $13,839 in late National Grid fees",105,52000,157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5869655-dd940ac7dd2c3d55b7bb305c20651d04&start=52&end=157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5869655-dd940ac7dd2c3d55b7bb305c20651d04/thumbnail_52000.jpg","/articles/5972016/Fall-River-City/Bristol-County/Massachusetts/Residents-demand-clarity-after-committee-members-and-public-criticize-superintendent-and-cite-13839-in-late-National-Grid-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972016-41526804cb153abb37e6e9a6629e53bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643891&Signature=L2MLEwosEAfbeOjPw3F98qI~OQQuBInZDkp9Ff0AGxSEEJp4ndpyoXtB3b0h67u3HUPr2~Aq4lmcgX-9NR9Ee2OQlaxjLXGC0H04QUkHEpkx1IHA-~5tzCxzu-0BC4DCkoYX1BLL7poZXWxaYHqxXaDZP0eWiv725P7dkhuVE90vXXaC~RILiAhDqmAUInCTmRqS5KCXa~q-YW2LpMjwkAAiN0e8jDUEO6kFtPt6xo9JID4h1bCNC7d6we0cG-SxXUnG8W6x6-p52xdrwjNS85GR7dAspXiz6NfwaSxrHiElGBOyykt5u2tPRNxNqdOug~tziA~MxLPsRSGtNwd8PA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dave Olivera, a resident of 210 Robinson Street, told the School Committee on Sept. 29 that he believes the district has deteriorated under Superintendent Curley’s leadership and urged her to resign.

Why it matters: residents raised concerns about district governance and a specific financial issue — late fees charged by National Grid — that they say cost taxpayers roughly $13,839.19. Committee members and staff provided differing descriptions of whether students were being asked to delay first-period attendance and advised members of the public to provide specifics so staff can investigate.

During public comment, Olivera said, “this school district has become more of a joke everyday under superintendent Curley leadership,” and criticized the committee for supporting her appointment. He accused the superintendent of permitting “$80,000 in repairs for RPA and 13,800.0 in late fees for from National Grid,” and urged, “stop wasting taxpayers and the education of our students' time and resign tonight.”

Taylor Perry, of 105 Aberdeen Street, submitted a written request during public comment asking for clarification after remarks at the Sept. 8 committee meeting that suggested committee member Colin Dias had contributed to late-payment penalties. Perry asked for (1) the factual basis for the claim that Dias delayed bill schedules; (2) how much of the $13,839.19 in late fees can be directly attributed to any delay by a committee member versus internal processing; and (3) what safeguards exist to ensure oversight questions do not cause late payments or penalties. Perry said the questions were intended “not about personalities, but about transparency and accountability for public funds.”

Committee members and staff responded to questions about students arriving late for first period. One committee member said there is “no policy in place” and no current action that would require students at Durfee High School to arrive late. Another member said she had spoken with the person who raised the concern and that there may be a first-period study hall that could explain reports that some students were arriving later. The committee encouraged anyone with a specific complaint to identify the student’s class and the source of the report so staff can follow up.

No formal motions or votes were taken on the concerns raised in public comment. The committee instead moved later in the meeting to an executive session for a separate item, and subsequently adjourned.

What to watch for: Perry asked the committee to provide a prompt, detailed explanation tying the $13,839.19 in late fees to the underlying causes; the committee did not provide that accounting during the Sept. 29 meeting. Residents and petitioners were asked to submit specific details (student class, who reported the attendance issue) so staff can investigate.

Ending: Public comment closed with committee members saying staff will look into reported attendance anomalies if residents provide specifics, and the committee scheduled no immediate public action on the financial or leadership concerns raised.","Two residents pressed the school committee on Sept. 29, 2025, questioning Superintendent Curley’s leadership and seeking a factual accounting of roughly $13,839 in late fees charged by National Grid; the committee did not take formal action but urged residents to submit details for follow-up.","actionData","errors"]

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School Committee moves into executive session to discuss paraprofessionals’ collective bargaining and grievances

Residents demand clarity after committee members and public criticize superintendent and cite $13,839 in late National Grid fees